Music schools and festivals in Ireland in August 08

Irish Flute
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Hi fluters, I am a reader more than a poster, but wonder: do you know of any Irish music schools or festivals in Ireland in August this year ? I am - obviously - thinking of going, yay :smiley: . I know there’s the fleadh, but otherwise ? I am thinking Clare, Sligo, Donegal .. thanks for any tips or advice, cheers ti

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think a good few are in July but http://www.philmurphyweekend.com/ is end July/ early August (wexford) and Feakle Festival (clare) would be another http://www.feaklefestival.ie/
You get close to the schools going back towards end of August and since a good few younger players go to classes during these festivals - tend to be more mid summer in timing.

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Scoil Acla on Achill Island, Co. Mayo (July 28th - August 3rd) Maybe a wee bit too early?

www.scoilacla.com

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http://comhaltas.ie/events/music_schools

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Thanks much everybody - stumbled over this website from from Scotland. But check it out - answers my question, and maybe your’s :slight_smile:

http://www.tradmusic.com/festivalguide/festivals_bycountry.asp?country=Ireland&feststartmonth=8&Submit=Search+Festivals&offset=0

stuff can be looked up by country and month .. brilliant

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Very comprehensive listing here:
http://www.irishmusicmagazine.com/links/festivals/

Download the 2008 Festivals Wallchart pdf here:
http://www.irishmusicmagazine.com/files/Wall_Chart-2008.pdf